Cyber Security Analyst

West 4th Strategy, LLC; Fort Gregg-Adams (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

West 4th Strategy, LLC is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst for the Defense Contract Management Agency to support cybersecurity evaluation of drone systems submitted under the Blue UAS Cleared List Program. You will review assessment reports, identify vulnerabilities, and validate remediation plans, ensuring alignment with DoW RMF and NIST standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 5+ years of experience, DoW IAM/IAT Level II/III certification, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Active DoW IAM or IAT Level II/III certification required
• Hands-on experience applying NIST SP 800-53 controls and RMF for ATO

Responsibilities

• Supports cybersecurity evaluation of product submissions for DoD programs
• Provides expertise on cybersecurity requirements, standards, risk management, and assessment methodologies
• Applies knowledge of cybersecurity principles across embedded systems, software, firmware, wireless, networking, encryption, and supply chain security
• Interprets assessment methodologies, penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and firmware analyses
• Reviews assessment reports and evidence to support Government acceptance decisions
• Identifies vulnerabilities, threats, attack vectors, and residual risks affecting missions
• Offers recommendations on remediation and risk mitigation for Blue List technologies
• Assesses whether remediation plans mitigate identified vulnerabilities
• Keeps updated on DoW policies, RMF, and cybersecurity frameworks relevant to Blue List
• Monitors emerging cybersecurity threats affecting unmanned systems

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

RMF navigation

NIST knowledge

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/CE

Active DoD IAM/IAT Level II/III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or Security+)

Tools

CISSP/CISM/CompTIA Security+

Job description

We need an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the cybersecurity evaluation of drone systems and components submitted for review under the Blue UAS Cleared List Program, which determines which commercial unmanned aircraft technologies are secure enough for military and government use. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert reviewing cybersecurity assessment reports, identify vulnerabilities and residual risks affecting DoW missions, and validate whether submitted remediation plans sufficiently mitigate identified vulnerabilities. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting the cybersecurity evaluation of product submissions
• Provides technical expertise and advisory support regarding cybersecurity requirements, technical standards, risk management, and assessment methodologies
• Applies demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles applicable to embedded systems, software, firmware, wireless communications, networking, encryption, authentication, and supply chain security
• Interprets cybersecurity assessment methodologies, penetration testing results, vulnerability assessments, software assurance evaluations, and firmware analyses
• Reviews cybersecurity assessment reports, supporting technical documentation, and assessment evidence to evaluate completeness, technical sufficiency, and adequacy in support of Government technical acceptance decisions
• Identifies cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats, attack vectors, and residual risks affecting DoW missions, warfighter safety, and national security
• Provides technical recommendations regarding cybersecurity findings, risk mitigation strategies, and applicability of cybersecurity requirements to Blue List candidate technologies
• Verifies and validates whether a company's submitted remediation plan would sufficiently mitigate identified cyber vulnerabilities
• Maintains awareness of applicable Federal statutes, DoW policies, NDAA requirements, and cybersecurity frameworks relevant to the Blue List Program
• Monitors emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and policy developments affecting small unmanned systems and related technologies

BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years of practical experience preferred
• Active DoW 8570/8140 IAM or IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+) required
• Demonstrated expertise applying NIST SP 800-53 controls, NIST SP 800-161 (SCRM), and navigating the DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO)

CLEARANCE

• Active or interim DoW security clearance; favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation required
• Must be a US Citizen

CLIENT

• Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Unmanned Systems-Experimental (US-X) command

HOURS

• 40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility – W2

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

COMPENSATION

• Salary range: $100,000 – $145,000
• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations:

This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.